Eutawville in Orangeburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battle of Eutaw

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 15, 2009

1. Battle of Eutaw Marker

Inscription.
This stone marks the field whereon was fought the battle of Eutaw, September 8, 1781, between a force of the United States under Major General Nathanael Greene and a force of Great Britain under Colonel Stuart. Neither side was victorious, but the fight was beneficial to the American Cause.

Erected 1912 by Eutaw Chapter NSDAR Orangeburg, S.C.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1820.

Location. 33° 24.449′ N, 80° 17.921′ W. Memorial is in Eutawville, South Carolina, in Orangeburg County. It is at the intersection of Old Number Six Highway (State Highway 6 / 45) and Fredcon Road, on the left when traveling east on Old Number Six Highway. Located inside the battlefield park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Eutawville SC 29048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Lowcountry

and in Santee Cooper Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grave of Major Majoribanks / Northampton (a few steps from this marker); A Bastion of Brick (a few steps from this marker); The British Caught by Surprise (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Eutaw Springs (a few

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steps from this marker); Marjoribanks Makes a Stand (a few steps from this marker); Greene Attacks (a few steps from this marker); Who Won? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Continentals Close In (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eutawville.

Other markers no longer nearby. A Determined Defense by a Brave Commander (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Victory in Defeat / A Close and Deadly Clash of Veteran Troops (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Battle of Eutaw Springs (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Battle of Eutaw. On September 8, 1781 General Nathanael Greene with a force of 2098 attacked a British camp of 2300 at Eutaw Springs commanded by Colonel Alexander Stuart. Greene’s goal was to strike a blow against the British forces in South Carolina and prevent them from sending aid to Cornwallis in Virginia. The tree shaded battleground park at the edge of Lake Marion includes

Battle of Eutaw Marker close-up image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 15, 2009

2. Battle of Eutaw Marker close-up

a historic marker that tells the story and marks the site of the battle. On the grounds is the tomb of British Commander Major John Majoribanks, noted for outstanding leadership during the battle. Listed in the National Register June 5, 1970. (South Carolina Department of Archives and History)

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Eutaw Springs. the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. (Submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

2. The American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Eutaw Springs (Submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 15, 2009

3. Battle of Eutaw Marker

Battle of Eutaw image. Click for full size.

S.C. Dept. of Archives and History, circa 1970

4. Battle of Eutaw

Eutaw Springs Battlefield Park National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 8, 2011

5. Eutaw Springs Battlefield Park National Register of Historic Places

*** (added 1970 - - #70000593)
Period of Significance: 1750-1799

Battle of Eutaw Springs Commemorative Stamp image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Usps, 1981

6. Battle of Eutaw Springs Commemorative Stamp

Issued September 8, 1981

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,728 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 22, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on May 13, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.